Controversial new AFL rule causes more confusion in new pre-season footage – Wide World of Sports

The AFL’s controversial new man on the mark rule has left both players and fans confused after new video from a pre-season scratch match.
The incident occurred in Fremantle’s clash against West Coast, when a 50-metre penalty was awarded against Dockers defender Brennan Cox while Oscar Allen lined up a set shot.
While the new rule prohibits any movement from the man on the mark, Cox’s movement appeared to be negligible, as he turned his back as opposed to moving laterally on the mark.
The field umpire…

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